Bridging the Gap Amongst Sociologist of Color: A Brief Overview of Mentorship and Social Network Opportunities in the PSA

This essay provides an overview of what the Committee on the Status of Race and Ethnic Minorities (CSREM) of the Pacific Sociological Association (PSA) has accomplished in the last couple of years. Through the implementation of Talking Circles and the Making Connection Program—a mentorship program, we were able to create a space that connects emerging sociologists of color to support networks within academia and beyond.